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WELCOME TO THE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
430 Park Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-6700, EXT. 309, 310, 306
Richard Proctor, Health Officer
The Scotch Plains Health Department provides services in collaboration with the Rahway Health Department. These shared services provide Scotch Plains residents with public health services as mandated by the New Jersey Public Health Council as detailed in “Recognized Public Health Activities and Minimum Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey”. The Department also enforces the New Jersey State Sanitary Codes, State laws and regulations, local ordinances, and policies established by each municipalities Local Board of Health.
STAFF
Richard Proctor, Health Officer
Angelo Bonanno, Registered Environmental Health Officer
Randy Fellows, Code Enforcement Officer
Susan Higgins, Public Health Nurse
Office Staff
Claudette Desiato
Carol Dietl
Josephine Ford
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HOURS OF OPERATION
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Monday – Friday (excluding Holidays)
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SUMMER HOURS FOR 2007
Scotch Plains Township Council has approved the following summer hours for 2007. Beginning on Thursday, June 7th Summer Hours will be put into effect up through Friday, September 7th. Those hours will be:
Monday thru Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Licenses are issued yearly and applied for through the Health Office. Renewal periods are yearly effective June 30th of each calendar year. Fees are on a graduated fee schedule. Licensing and approval are required for all public food establishments, public/private school facilities, day care facilities and camp facilities. To schedule an inspection you must call the Health Department, dial (908) 322-6700, ext. 309, 310 or 306.
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HAVE A HEART TRAPS
Have A Heart traps can be borrowed from the Health Department to help you if you have a pesky small animal which you need to humanely trap and then release at your local park. A cash deposit (depending on the size of the trap) is required and will be returned to you when the trap is returned to the Scotch Plains Health Department.
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COMMERCIAL POOL INSPECTIONS
To make an appointment for Angelo Bonanno, Registered Environmental Health Officer regarding pool inspections call (908) 322-6700, Ext. 309, 310 or 306.
To schedule your yearly commercial electrical bonding inspection in order to receive your Certificate of Compliance for each calendar year call the Building Department at (908) 322-6700, Ext. 309, 310 or 306.
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HYPERTENSION CLINICS
June 12 November 13
August 12 December 11
October 9
Between 10:00 AM and Noon
Scotch Plains Library
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IMMUNIZATIONS
Child immunizations are free to Scotch Plains residents without insurance coverage. Please call Susan Higgins at (732) 827-2158 for an appointment.
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RABIES CLINICS
September 17
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM - 8: 30 PM
North Side Fire House on Senger Place
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HEALTH FAIR
The Scotch Plains Health Fair is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon at Scotch Hills Country Club. Low cost blood work appointments can be made and a sign up for flu shots to Scotch Plains Senior citizens will be available. For further information contact the Health Department at (908) 322-6700, Ext. 309, 310, or 306.
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ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETY
The Township of Scotch Plains has a contract with the Associated Humane Society which provides services to the Township. The number to call in reporting a dead animal in the street is (908) 322-6700, Ext. 309, 310 or 306.
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SMOKING BAN IN NEW JERSEY
Click to State Website: www.state.nj.us/health/ctcp/smokefree/index.shtml
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